Stand With Ukraine's Frontline Surgeons

Stand With Ukraine's Frontline Surgeons

More than three years into the war, Ukraine's healthcare workers continue to treat patients under extraordinary circumstances. Hospitals remain under strain, medical supplies are stretched, and communities near the front lines face ongoing barriers to healthcare.

MedGlobal is deploying a volunteer team of world-class trauma surgeons, critical care specialists, and medical educators to Odessa to strengthen frontline healthcare through advanced surgical training, lifesaving medical supplies, and direct patient care.

These physicians are donating their time and expertise. Your support provides the equipment, supplies, and resources needed to maximize their impact.

What Your Gift Supports

• Surgical trauma kits for frontline responders
• Advanced trauma and surgical training for Ukrainian healthcare workers
• Essential medical supplies and equipment for hospitals under strain
• Mobile healthcare services for communities cut off from care

Your Impact

• $350 equips one premium trauma kit
• $3,000 provides a portable ultrasound for a frontline medical team
• $8,000 keeps a mobile clinic operating for one month, serving 500+ patients
• $12,000 provides a portable ultrasound and training for five doctors
• $25,000 funds a full seven-day trauma and surgical training course

Meet the Team

MedGlobal's volunteer mission includes some of the world's leading trauma and surgical specialists:

• Dr. Michael Samotowka – Ukrainian-American trauma surgeon, former Chief of Trauma at Cleveland Clinic, and mission lead.
• Dr. Hudson Berrey – Retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed.
• Dr. Jeffrey Young – Founder and longtime director of the University of Virginia Trauma Center.
• Dr. Bruce Potenza – Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery at UC San Diego.
• Dr. Finn Battleday – New Zealand trauma and acute care surgeon with expertise in military and humanitarian medicine.
• Dr. Zaher Sahloul – Co-Founder and President of MedGlobal, who has led more than 55 medical missions worldwide, including seven to Ukraine.

Together, this team will work alongside Ukrainian healthcare workers to strengthen trauma care capacity where it is needed most.

Why Ukraine Still Needs Support

• 12.7 million people are projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2025
• More than 2,300 healthcare facilities have been damaged or destroyed
• 7.8 million people require urgent health assistance
• Nearly 2,000 attacks on healthcare facilities and humanitarian sites have been documented

Since 2022, MedGlobal has:

• Trained more than 4,000 healthcare workers
• Supported 119 hospitals and 15 universities
• Delivered over $23 million in medical supplies and equipment
• Provided more than 5,800 consultations through mobile clinics

Stand With Ukraine

One trauma kit can save a life.

One training course can strengthen care for hundreds of patients.

One donation can help ensure healthcare remains accessible for communities living through war.

Help us reach our $100,000 goal and stand alongside Ukraine's frontline healthcare workers.

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